The name might be spelled funny, with capitals and whatnot, but it has meaning. Built by two master blenders, Skip Martin and Michael Rosales, RoMa Craft Tobac prides itself on the “three T’s” of the cigar world: Talent, Time, and Tobacco. What the hell does any of that mean? Good question.
Today’s Friday Brand Feature focuses on RoMa Craft, a boutique cigar brand that offers incredible blends with remarkable nuance, exceptional experiences, and mind-blowing variety. From the CroMagnon to the Neanderthal, and the Baka to the Whiskey Rebellion 1794, it’s clear these guys have at least some idea of what they’re doing.
If you have a minute or two, pour yourself a drink, light up your choice of stogie and let’s explore the foothills of RoMa Craft country, shall we?
What can you tell us about RoMa Craft Tobac?
According to the team, RoMa Craft, as a brand, honors the philosophy of “combining quality tobacco” with “experienced craftsman” and “the right amount of time.” Combine these things and you’ll end up with “great cigars.” No compromises. Hard work. Perseverance. Eyes on the prize. At least some of that must be true, because if you’ve ever had a RoMa Craft cigar, they are incredible.
They offer a variety of blends with origins all over the place, including Nicaraguan, Brazilian, Ecuadorian and other tobaccos. But perhaps most surprising, if you’ve never heard of the brand, is that they blend offerings for everyone. Every style of smoker. If you like your cigars lighter but flavorful, you’ll find a home at RoMa Craft. Prefer your cigars bold and strong? Yep, there’s room for you here, too.
If you’re a whiskey, bourbon, or hard liquor drinker, you’ll also be pleased to know that RoMa Craft’s lineup always tends to pair well with adult beverages. Where other cigars might have trouble standing out with the bold, sweet, and spicy notes of rye or corn malt, RoMa Craft does not falter.
What about the RoMa Craft cigars?
The first thing you’ll notice about RoMA Craft cigars is that the bands are simple, almost understated. There’s never anything flashy here. You’re not buying these sticks for the style or presentation, and that’s not a bad thing. It almost doesn’t match the out-there names like La Maestranza, CroMagnon PA Broadleaf, Intemperance EC XVIII, and others. Why? The names are bold the names exude brilliance, and certainly stand out in a sea of cigar clones. But again, those labels.
And then you light one up. You clip off the top of that CroMagnon PA Broadleaf with its oily and delicious Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper glistening in the sun. You put torch to foot and pull some smoke into your mouth, letting it roll over your tongue before pushing it out of your nostrils. Chocolate, bold, creamy cedar and wood, pepper, and lots of more specific flavors will assault your senses. It’s at that moment you realize why RoMa Craft is, well, RoMa godamn Craft.
It’s an example of a boutique brand doing something unique while all the big names are stagnant. I’ve heard some espouse that New World cigars always have to be bigger and better and they’re always chasing some new “thing” to wow audiences. Maybe. But there’s nothing wrong with a unique experience, especially when it stands out as well as it does with RoMa Craft cigars.
RoMa Craft Baka has a Cameroon wrapper, mysterious fillers and binder, with Nicaraguan origins, but you’ll also get some scrumptious flavors from the blend. Roasted nuts, toast or bread, sweet cream, vanilla, subtle floral notes and more. Then, there’s the RoMa Craft Volstead 1920 with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers and Mexican binder. You’ll get rich flavors of black pepper, cinnamon, cedar, leather, and beyond.
Trust me when I say words do these blends no justice.
Where can you get RoMa Craft?
RoMA Craft definitely has a boutique or craft-brand presence. The website is somewhat lacking in information. The social media accounts are not as active as you might expect. But the good news, the best news, is that you can find its cigars almost anywhere online. You may or may not be able to find them at your local cigar place.
If you can get your hands on anything in the RoMa Craft lineup, I’m fairly certain you’ll come away impressed. I’ve had a few myself, and the brand has yet to let me down.
Briley has over 16 years in the publishing and content marketing business. He's been writing about cigars for nearly half that in various forms. What makes him a tour de force is he also smokes them.
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